Mon, Jan 6th 2025 09:45 am
As the Buffalo Bills gear up for the playoffs, M&T Bank is giving away 25,000 limited-edition "Billieve Together" banners at M&T branches across the Buffalo and Rochester regions.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 09:25 am
Colder weather means that people are spending time indoors together - perfect conditions for respiratory illnesses like influenza, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), pertussis (whooping cough) and COVID-19 to spread within households, schools and workplaces.
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Sat, Jan 4th 2025 01:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Friday, updated New Yorkers on weather conditions impacting counties throughout the state this weekend, and urged them to prepare for colder temperatures next week.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 05:30 pm
Gusty winds and cold weather are expected this weekend. AAA is preparing for an increase in call volume, especially for dead batteries, as temperatures fall. Motorists who need assistance should request road service via the free AAA mobile app or AAA.com to avoid waiting on hold amid high call volume over the telephone.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 05:20 pm
With National Weather Service forecasts calling for potential lake-effect snow this weekend across the region, National Grid reminds its customers to exercise caution when removing snow and ice.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 05:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Counter Terrorism (OCT), in partnership with the New York State Police, conducted training exercises at more than 900 locations statewide in 2024 to increase public vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity. This included assessing more than 200 infrastructure locations across the state.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 02:30 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New Yorkers will be able to file their taxes online for free thanks to Direct File expansion, a simple, self-service tool.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 01:40 pm
The New York State Education Department (NYSED) and Office of General Services (OGS) announced the opening of the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fine Arts and Essay Exhibition.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 01:10 pm
In a first-of-its-kind event, Verizon is transforming stadiums and venues across all 30 NFL markets into a nationwide FanFest unlike any other.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 01:10 pm
On Friday, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation welcomed 29 new graduates to the New York State Park Police ranks - including officer Nicholas Anzalone of Grand Island (serving in Niagara County).
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 07:00 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation was the grateful recipient of $1,500 from the Maguire Family of Dealerships.
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Fri, Jan 3rd 2025 07:00 am
Both students and teachers agreed that giving back and supporting neighbors were their motivations as they put together donation bags for the Neighbors Foundation on Dec. 13 in the gym at Sidway Elementary School.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 05:05 pm
With host Ryan Seacrest making 20 years at the helm of ABC's annual New Year's celebration, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025" was the top program of the night across all segments, including primetime and late-night.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 04:35 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced Keyondre Robertson, also known as "Kano," 23, of Buffalo, was sentenced this afternoon before State Supreme Court Justice Paul B. Wojtaszek to 19 years in prison followed by five years of post-release supervision.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 04:30 pm
The Golden Globes announced the star-studded lineup of presenters for the highly anticipated 82nd Annual Golden Globes airing Sunday, Jan. 5 (8 p.m. live ET) on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 01:05 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will issue seasonal dock permits along the West River Shoreline Trail on a first-come, first-served basis for the 2025 season.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:30 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 3, 2025
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:05 am
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:05 am
"I think for anyone looking to quit smoking, they need to know their 'why.' For me, the birth of my granddaughter was the catalyst to become tobacco-free."
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the new year will bring increased workers' compensation and paid family leave benefits for workers, while also delivering savings for businesses.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced New York state delivered nearly $6.5 billion in vital food assistance to low-income working New Yorkers in 2024 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federally funded program that helps families with children, older adults, and those with disabilities across the state afford the cost of purchasing healthy food.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that more than 2,800 lane miles of state and local highways were improved and more than 3,100 bridges were replaced, rehabilitated or improved during 2024, a sign of the continuing progress New York state is making in modernizing its vital transportation infrastructure.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
After retiring from a 30-year career in the private sector, I transitioned to public service via elected office knowing it would not be a long second career.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:00 am
The Bills Win Super Bowl fantasy football league of Grand Island congratulates Dan Pelczynski and his son, Wesley, on winning the famous trophy known as "The Marv" as they took home their first championship together when J-J-Jammin on the One destroyed Young Guns, 165-110, in the one-sided title game.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 09:50 am
The American Red Cross announces Niagara County blood drives for January.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 09:35 am
Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Wednesday, updated New Yorkers on the lake-effect snow event continuing into the weekend for areas in Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Central New York, the Mohawk Valley and the North Country.
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Wed, Jan 1st 2025 07:00 am
Baby it's cold outside. With your help, the Rotary Club of Grand Island wants to do something about that. We are once again running our Undie Sunday event, Jan. 12-27, to collect and disperse to the local missions new underclothes and socks.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2024 02:10 pm
The Town of Wheatfield has announced a pair of public hearings for Wednesday, Jan. 8.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2024 10:40 am
ABC and Dick Clark Productions' highly anticipated "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025" - the nation's most-watched New Year's Eve celebration - returns tonight with Seacrest marking his 20th year as host. He will be joined by co-host Rita Ora to lead the festivities from New York's Times Square, with an all-star roster of artists. Multihyphenate Dayanara Torres will return as co-host in Puerto Rico.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2024 07:00 am
Niagara County District Attorney Brian Seaman will join Legislator Chris Voccio at "Coffee with Chris" at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2024 07:00 am
As the year comes to a close, many people start to consider their New Year's resolutions for 2025. While it's common to commit to a new physical fitness regime starting in January, the Alzheimer's Association encourages you to also consider the health of the most important part of your body: your brain.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 05:00 pm
Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie proudly presented a check for $3,200 to Charles Fink, president of the Niagara Falls Junior Football Club (NFJFC) and a retired Niagara Falls Police lieutenant.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 05:00 pm
AAA is reporting an increase in call volume for dead batteries following frigid temperatures amid peak holiday travel. On Monday, Dec. 23, AAA call volume for the Western and Central New York Region (Buffalo, Rochester, Central New York) was 80% higher than a typical December day.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 05:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced Erik Freeland, DO, has been appointed chief of orthopaedics, effective Jan. 1. Freeland joined NFMMC's esteemed orthopaedic team in September of 2023 and has quickly become a vital part of the Memorial's commitment to providing high-quality care to the Niagara region.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
The Erie County Auto Bureau announced it will resume New York State Department of Motor Vehicle operations in the Eastern Hills Mall, where it was closed temporarily due to heating issues in its leased space.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced enhanced security measures being taken this week by state agencies ahead of New Year's Eve.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
The New York Department of State's Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help consumers navigate return and refund policies.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 04:55 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that will increase the accessibility of home heating aid and help identify more seniors who are eligible for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 01:55 pm
I am thrilled to officially announce my candidacy for the position of Town of Lewiston clerk/receiver of taxes. With 10 years of dedicated service within the town clerk's office, I am confident that I am the most qualified candidate to serve our community in this important role.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 01:55 pm
Shea's Performing Arts Center released the schedule of productions and events for January. The month's lineup includes continued performances of "Disney's The Lion King," part of the 2024-25 Five Star Bank Broadway Season; comedian Kevin Hart; Shea's "Free Family Film Series," featuring "Inside Out 2"; and a celebration marking the 100-year anniversary of the groundbreaking of Shea's Buffalo Theatre.
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